Gotha Go 150
Gothaer Waggonfabrik · Germany · first flew 1937 · light aircraft
The Gotha Go 150 was a compact twin-engine light civil and training aircraft designed by Albert Kalkert and built in small numbers in Germany from 1937.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.15 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Twin-engine low-wing monoplane of unusual small size
- Enclosed side-by-side cockpit, fixed undercarriage
- Very small overall dimensions for a twin-engine design
The very compact dimensions for a twin-engine type, paired with the low wing and side-by-side enclosed cockpit, distinguish the Go 150 from larger German twins of the same era.
Specifications
- The Gotha Go 150 has a length of 7.15 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.8 m (39 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 200 km/h (124 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Designed at Gothaer Waggonfabrik under Albert Kalkert, the Go 150 used two small air-cooled inline engines and was intended for civil touring and basic twin-engine training. Around twelve examples were completed before the programme ended.
Variants
No significant production variants are recorded; the type remained a limited-production design.
Where you'll see it
The Go 150 served a small number of German operators in the late 1930s; its military utility was minimal and it did not enter Luftwaffe service in any formal capacity.
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